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Breaking: 2012 Oscar Nominee List

by xoJohn


Best Picture

The Artist
The Descendants
Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close
The Help
Hugo
Midnight in Paris
Moneyball
The Tree of Life
War Horse

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Ever wondered what fashion icon Karl Lagerfeld really thinks of himself? To celebrate the launch of Karl Lagerfeld’s hotly anticipated new line on NET-A-PORTER.COM launching this Wednesday, January 25, NET-A-PORTER TV has filmed an exclusive interview with the renowned designer, but there’s an unexpected twist: they asked him to interview himself!

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H&M Trends Guide for Spring/Summer 2012 [Video]

by xoJohn

For Spring Summer 2012, we will see baby colours, a new way of color blocking, silk trousers, pencil skirts, and a dressed, grown up look with a lot of sharp tailoring, according to Emelie Faure; BE Magazine, Natalie Hartley; Instyle Magazine; and Ann-Sofie Johansson, Head of Design H&M.

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Stars hit up Park City this year for Sundance 2012, while Kate Bosworth and Bruce Willis hit the red carpet for their films, some celebs including Ryan Kwanten and funny man Justin Long decided to hit the mountain and brave the blizzard at Oakley Learn to Ride. After spending the day on the mountain, a tired Long later refueled with Muscle Milk Cookies and Cream.

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At the Bertolli Meal Soup Chalet, celebrities stopped by and showed their support for Bertolli’s “Ladles of Love” program benefitting Feeding America by ladling a bowl of soup, signing, and posting their ladle on the “Ladles of Love” wall. Celebrities in attendance for daytime included Laura Prepon, Andie Macdowell, Matthew Fahey, Mark Webber, Byrdie Bell, Adrian Bustamante, Alia Shawkat, Casper Van Dien, Curtis Cook, Grant Harvey, Jeremy Sumpter, and Kaycee Stroh.

Guests indulged in luxury skincare treatments courtesy of Lumene, participated in interactive fun provided by Tic Tac Mints, checked out sunglasses furnished by Solstice Sunglass Boutique, amped up with Ultimat Vodka, Patron Tequila, and illy issimo, and hydrated with Activate Water. They also stopped by the Philadelphia Industry Lounge to pick up the ultimate “Philly Swag Bag”.  Feeding America kicked-off the Chalet with Vicki Escarra, CEO of Feeding America, and Kathy O’Brien, Unilever VP of Foods. Laura Prepon stopped by to sign a ladle, and picked up Tommy Hilfiger sunglasses from Solstice Sunglass Boutique Guests were treated to “Inside Soup” sessions with Alia Shawkat and Mark Webber, who has 3 films at the festival. Shawkat maintained the long-time rumor that there may be an Arrested Development movie, and Webber shared his story of homelessness with his mother for two years when he was 10 to a captive audience…

…and last night, Gen Art & 7 for All Mankind’s 7 Fresh Faces in Film festivities kicked off with a star studded affair. Celebs spotted at the event included Christina Hendricks, Geoffrey Arend, Seth Rogen, Justin Long, Anne Heche, Carrie Preston, Tyler Hilton, and honorees Lizzy Caplan, Ari Graynor, Gina Rodriguez, Zachary Booth, Dreama Walker, Christopher Abbott, and Alexia Rasmussen. Anne Heche and her “That’s What She Said” director Carrie Preston announced this year’s 7 Fresh Faces honorees to a packed house. It was just announced that Heche has landed the lead role in the NBC pilot “Save Me,” in which art will imitate life and she’ll play a woman who becomes convinced after an accident that she’s channeling God. The high energy party kicked off as Heche led a “Gen Art” chant, and Gina Rodriguez beat-boxed into the mic.  Guests enjoyed cocktails from Ultimat Vodka and Patron Tequila and illy issimo.

 More pictures for your viewing pleasure…

Images: Seth Browarnik/WorldRedEye.com

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Sundance has officially begun and we will be bringing you recaps from all the festivities, starting with Grey Goose Blue Door suite. The brand will hold events and junkets for the casts from the festival’s most buzzed-about films and serve as a refuge to escape the crowds and the cold. The invite-only lounge is centrally located on Main Street and guests will be among the first to taste the new flavor from GREY GOOSE, which will debut this Spring -­?? the highly anticipated GREY GOOSE Cherry Noir.

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NBA Star Kevin Willis debuts Willis & Walker S/S 2012

by xoJohn

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Kevin Willis recently debuted his first full lifestyle collection for Spring/Summer 2012, the line features dynamic total looks, including suits, pants, jackets, sweaters, shirts, bags and shoes, all specially designed for men over 6’3”. The collection features sophisticated jackets with piping along the edges offering a slight monochromatic contrast. The collection also features elegant and stylish tuxedos, available in three styles, including one button, two button and six button double-breasted jackets. The tuxes come in sharp black, charcoal grey or pure ivory.

Tropical-weight suits made up of a blend of luxurious wool and cashmere anchor the Spring/Summer collection. Sensitive details such as lilac paisley silk lining, and check prints with subtle pops of eggplant and red make the suits stylist without being flashy. The washed leather jackets are consistent with the easy sophistication of this soulful era. Soft separates such as silk and cotton blend v-neck sweaters and super light graphic and solid crewneck tees offer several layering choices under the relaxed fit of the jackets.

The collection is completed by a selection of high-end leather bags and shoes for the complex international man. The over-sized travel bags are made-up of deconstructed leather with sturdy flat bottoms so they are practical and chic.

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